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Written Question
Female Genital Mutilation: Prosecutions
Thursday 21st September 2023

Asked by: Baroness Jenkin of Kennington (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether there have been any more female genital prosecutions in the UK since the first conviction in February 2019.

Answered by Lord Bellamy

The Ministry of Justice publishes information on prosecutions and convictions for female genital mutilation (FGM) in the Outcomes by Offence data tool using the following HO code:

  • 00852 - Offences under the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003

Since the first conviction in February 2019, there was one prosecution in 2022, and no convictions for the offence of FGM.

The data tool can be accessed via the following link: Criminal Justice System statistics quarterly: December 2022 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 22 Oct 2021
Assisted Dying Bill [HL]

"My Lords, every possible argument will be rehearsed today by the 140 speakers, and many passionate and eloquent speeches will be made, showing this House at its best. I know both sides will debate and disagree with courtesy, and with an understanding of the importance of our role.

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Written Question
Female Genital Mutilation: Prosecutions
Tuesday 10th March 2020

Asked by: Baroness Jenkin of Kennington (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many people have been (1) prosecuted for, and (2) found guilty of, female genital mutilation in the UK.

Answered by Lord Keen of Elie - Shadow Minister (Justice)

In the period between the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 coming into force and 31 December 2018, there were 6 prosecutions and 0 convictions for female genital mutilation offences.

The media, however, reported on one conviction early in 2019, but that covers a period for which statistics will be published in May 2020.